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October 23, 2023
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Contact Name
Victoria Yee
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vyee@usaconservation.org
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United States
Summary
For more information about ACE, please visit: www.usaconservation.org.
For the full position announcement and to apply, please visit: https://usaconservation.applicantpool.com/jobs/1032033
Start Date: January 8, 2024
Estimated End Date: November 16, 2024
*a 45-week minimum commitment is required *
Please note that this position is part time ~24 hours per week.
Location Details/Description: John Muir National Historic Site, Martinez, CA.
John Muir National Historic Site is the home and fruit ranch once owned and managed by naturalist John Muir and is characterized by three separate park units: a 9 acres fruit orchard and ornamental garden site (House Unit); 350 acres of oak woodland and grassland (Mount Wanda Unit); 1 acre gravesite and orchard (Gravesite Unit).
For more information about the park, please visit https://www.nps.gov/jomu/index.htm.
Position Overview:
The ACE Member will work alongside the Branch of Natural Resource Management (NRM) with the main goal of providing support for managing, monitoring, and synthesizing natural resource data at John Muir National Historic Site. The position is roughly 90% field-based (though some weeks may have more office time) with a focus on non-native invasive plant management (60%) and biological monitoring (40%).
Primary duties for this job include:
- Managing non-native invasive plants using manual techniques (weed trimmers, hand-pulling) and assisting with herbicide application.
- Identifying, monitoring, and mapping target species and populations of native and invasive plant species using GPS units.
- Collecting data from various plant species for the California Phenology Project.
- Serving as a biological monitor during mowing operations.
- Assisting biologists with various biological monitoring projects including reptile, small mammal, bird, and pollinator surveys, including installation of trap-lines, data collection, and data input.
- Assisting with photo-point, wildlife camera, and water quality monitoring.
- Providing NRM support through maintaining and cleaning equipment, assisting with outreach events, attending relevant meetings, and participating in trainings.
This individual placement is meant to facilitate professional development and promotes exposure to land management agencies and networking with professionals. This could include gaining experience in different conservation fields and shadowing different work groups.
Schedule: Work schedule will be Monday through Thursday, 8am – 2pm (due to warmer weather, the start time will switch to 7am in April).
For the full position announcement and to apply, please visit: https://usaconservation.applicantpool.com/jobs/1032033
To Apply: Please submit your resume, a cover letter demonstrating your interest and experience, and contact information for three professional/academic references to the online application page for this position here: https://usaconservation.applicantpool.com/jobs/1032033
Early consideration will be given as resumes are received. This position may close at any time. If you have any questions regarding this position please feel free to contact ACE EPIC NPS Recruitment and Outreach Manager, Victoria Yee, at vyee@usaconservation.org.
Compensation Information
Position Benefits
Living Allowance: ACE Member is expected to contribute ~24 hours/week and will receive a living allowance of $396/week to offset the costs of housing, food, and incidental expenses, dispersed bi-weekly.
Housing: Housing is the responsibility of the member and not provided by ACE or NPS. Local candidates are encouraged to apply.
Public Land Corps Hiring Authority: Members serving under this agreement may be eligible for a federal hiring authority upon completion of their term of service. PLC projects also include specific eligibility requirements such as age and citizenship. Please contact ACE staff with questions about eligibility, or view general information online https://www.usaconservation.org/epic/#eligibility-requirements.
Provided Training/Orientation: ACE members will receive position specific training and an orientation outlining ACE policies and procedures, clear guidance on prohibited activities, and networks for support.